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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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8:26

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the costs of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/17

Air New Zealand's Chair says the airline's done its best to help with the Defence Force plane's failure. The Prime Minister's business delegation flight broke down yesterday in Papua New Guinea, en route to Japan. Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We’ve got a defence capability review under way – that includes being able to quickly get to the Pacific and around the world to help out after disasters.” Willis said “That’s likely to include a plane capability.” LISTEN

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2:52

Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/17

The Government’s proposing changes to the Resource Management Act and the Building Act – to help make it easier to build granny flats. This follows a commitment in the National-NZ First coalition agreement, which requires the government to " Make it easier to build granny flats or other small structures up to 60 square metres, requiring only an engineer's report". Housing Minister Chris Bishop told Heather du Plessis-Allan “I think it’s going to appeal to a lot of different people – it's about

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2:38

Brent Carey: Netsafe CEO on new tool ReScam to fight...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/17

Netsafe has launched an AI chat bot that will scam scammers. It lets people forward suspicious emails to Netsafe - which uses Chat GPT to start a never-ending conversation with the scammer. ReScam's first version was launched a few years ago, allowing simple exchanges. Netsafe CEO Brent Carey told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We've wasted six days of scammers time." Carey said "I've got one on the hook - we're up to 62 back and forwards." LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:44

Ah-Leen Rayner: Breast Cancer Foundation Chief...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/17

Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson says she's feeling grateful that her breast cancer will be treated - and she has the care and support to focus on it. Davidson will work up until Matariki, before a partial mastectomy next month and further treatment. Breast Cancer Foundation Chief Executive Ah-Leen Rayner told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We take it for granted in metropolitan areas that screening is readily accessible.” Rayner said that for people living rurally - if you miss mobile-unit

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3:37

Jason Walls: Political Editor on the Prime Minister's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/17

The Prime Minister's business delegation was stranded when their Air Force plane broke down in Papua New Guinea. Chris Luxon took a commercial flight to arrive in Japan - while the business leaders and media flew to Australia, to take a connecting Air New Zealand flight to Tokyo. Political Editor Jason Walls is with the delegation. Walls told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We’re getting a sense that there’s some irritation.” Walls said “There are some grumbled words about how this has shifted the

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5:54

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on NZDF...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/17

The Prime Minister's business delegation is beginning its trip to Japan again, after a detour through Brisbane. The group was stranded when their Air Force plane broke down in Papua New Guinea. Chris Luxon took a commercial flight to arrive in Japan on time, and the trade group and media flew on to Australia, to take an Air New Zealand flight to Tokyo. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan “Nothing gives you more pride than when the Prime Minister steps off an

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4:26

Oliver Peterson: Australia Correspondent on Premier...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/17

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have agreed to properly manage their nations' differences during a visit. This follows an era in which minister-to-minister contacts were banned and trade barriers cost Australian exporters up to 20 billion Australian dollars ($21.5 billion NZD) a year. Australia Correspondent Oliver Peterson told Heather du Plessis-Allan “On the one hand: keep buying our iron ore and wine, but also we don’t really want you to talk to our

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2:51

Jason Pine: SportsTalk Host on Warriors loss and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/17

The Melbourne Storm beat the Warriors 38-24 at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday, the sixteenth time they’ve won this match-up. After scoring three tries at the beginning, the Warriors spent the rest of the game with their wingers Marcelo Montoya and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak in the sin bin. SportsTalk Host Jason Pine told Heather du Plessis-Allan “I’m sure the players would have said not to worry about the history... but 15 games seems like a very long time.” Piney said “The Storm are a good team,

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4:54

Greg Wallace: Master Plumbers Chief Executive on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/17

Four months ago, Wellington Water said plumbers weren’t qualified to repair the capital’s water crisis. However, it's now been revealed that they're more qualified than Wellington Water's own workforce. Master Plumbers Chief Executive Greg Wallace told Heather du Plessis-Allan “The Workplace Development Council have agreed the NZQA standards that plumbers do, are more than what Wellington Water requires.” Wallace said “In February, [Wellington Water] told us they had a workforce crisis, and they

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2:47

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Just buy two new planes

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/17

Well, we're just gonna have to pony up and buy a couple of new planes, aren't we? Come on, this is the second time this year that this plane has broken down on Chris Luxon, and if he keeps on insisting on using these old girls, it's definitely not going to be the last time. I reckon Al Gillespie made the best argument today for why we should have a plane that works - rather than flying the Prime Minister around the place commercially. His argument is: When our Prime Minister turns up in

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Full Show Podcast: 14 June 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/14

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 14 June 2024, the Government has committed to completely overhauling our gun laws. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee tells Heather what she wants to change. Health NZ's Chief People Officer explains why a hiring freeze across his organisation is needed to save money urgently - and why it won't affect your healthcare. The Huddle debates who should win in this weekend's Super Rugby Playoffs. Plus the greatest hit of political

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4:51

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Hungary's fine from...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/14

The European Union's top court has fined Hungary €200m ($400m NZD) for failing to follow asylum policies. The court will also penalise Hungary €1m a day until it changes its policy. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Heather du Plessis-Allan “Hungary is a big recipient of funds from the E.U.” Grey said “The E.U is annoyed with Budapest as they’re in breach of a 220 judgement.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:18

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/14

New Zealanders could soon find it easier to travel to China after yesterday's bilateral meeting between Christopher Luxon and Li Qiang. It was the first meeting of a New Zealand Prime Minister and Chinese Premier on New Zealand soil since 2017. Li Qiang has agreed to extend China's unilateral visa-free treatment to New Zealand, following similar agreements with other countries, and says his country also stands ready to offer infrastructure funding. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis told

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5:40

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/14

Labour's leader has revealed the previous Government had a major relationship breakdown with the agriculture sector at the end of its term in Government. Speaking to the Country from Fieldays, Chris Hipkins said he was at the event to listen to the concerns of farmers. Senior Political Correspondent, Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan farmers are the economic backbone of this country. Soper said “Farming exports way and above outweigh anything else in this country, so let’s look after

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5:01

Soumil Singh: 'NZ's smartest teen' on his new AI startup

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/14

In 2016, NZ Herald ran the headline: ‘Is Soumil Singh New Zealand’s smartest teen?’ Singh was Hamilton Boys High School’s Dux – now he’s a Harvard grad, with a $6 million A.I start-up in New York City. Singh told Heather du Plessis-Allan “The landscape for investing in tech start-ups is good – and so’s AI.” He said “I had the itch to go to Harvard since I was a kid.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:23

Friday Sports Huddle: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentators...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/14

On the Sports Huddle this evening: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentators Elliott Smith and Paul Allison. The Black Caps lost to West Indies in Thursday’s crucial T20 pool game in Trinidad and Tobago – so they won’t make it to the knockout phase of the tournament. Paul Allison told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he’s disappointed in the Black Caps loss, given their performance in recent T20 tournaments – being semifinalists two years ago and runners up 2021. Allison said “They’re blaming weather and

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4:15

Cory Jane: Hurricanes Assistant Coach on Super Rugby...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/14

The Hurricanes will host The Chiefs tomorrow night for tomorrow’s semifinal at Sky Stadium. Hurricanes Captain, Brad Shields, is one of only two remaining players from their winning 2016 side. Hurricanes Assistant Coach Cory Jane told Heather du Plessis-Allan “The excitement of having a semifinal at home doesn’t secure a win - but it’s exciting to play in front of your crowd.” Jane said he’s gutted Xavier Noumea is injured, as he’s the best loose-head prop in the country. LISTEN ABOVE. See

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2:30

Andrew Slater: Health New Zealand Chief People...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/14

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has implemented a freeze on hiring for all non-frontline roles – to bring down spending. This will include all hospital roles that are not patient-facing, and all public health roles that are not community-facing. Health New Zealand Chief People Officer, Andrew Slater, told Heather du Plessis-Allan “That pause is likely to be on as we enter July-August as well.” Slater said “This pause will move the recruitment process back down to local hands.” LISTEN

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4:40

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/14

The government will change the Arms Act by 2026 - as part of its planned firearms reforms. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee said New Zealand’s gun laws had been in place for over four decades. McKee told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We want to remove NZ Police from the administration, regulation and policymaking of firearms.” She said this will allow Police to focus on enforcement - and get the gangs away from guns. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:32

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/14

Today marks 40 years since Robert Muldoon’s snap election – and Barry Soper recounts the former Prime Minister’s drunken media interview. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan “He was absolutely incoherent.” “The Governor General, David Beattie, had to take over the interview, while Muldoon was bundled into his LTD limo, and taken back to parliament to sober him up.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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